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Depending on the type of plums, this Germa nplum tart can get a bit juicy. The amount of may streusel seem small, but the plums shouldn't be completely covered.

This classic German pub dish, which combines an unleavened crisp dough base with simple toppings, is adaptable and quick to make.

This multilayered, rich, and colorful cake takes some effort to make, but the sponge cake and ladyfingers can be made a day in advance.

When you've got mashed potatoes, carrots, and roast turkey leftovers, it's easy to add a little cream and broth to make something entirely new.

When garlic is kept at low heat over a period of weeks, its flavor becomes subtle and surprisingly sweet, and it plays very well with chocolate.

Crème brûlée is the perfect dessert to highlight the flavor of vanilla bean, and the strawberries act as a hidden little surprise when you crack the top.

This sneakily easy but elegant dessert comes together by dipping brownies in a chocolate glaze and then piping a whipped chocolate ganache on top.

As good as this lemon cake is, it’s the tangy icing that finishes it off perfectly. The cake holds up well in the fridge, so you can prepare it in advance.

Rome’s Libyan Jews press flourless amaretti cookie dough into rounds before topping with almonds, but you could also pipe it into swirls and bake until crisp and chewy.

Pine nuts with raisins is a classic Roman Jewish combination for frittata. This version builds on that formula with the addition of lemon and creamy mascarpone.

The dramatic red raspberry-macerated onions are lovely with chard and zucchini, but you can also serve them with grilled chicken or even charcuterie.

Timeless and undeniably crowd-pleasing, this banana cream pie recipe will have everyone reaching for seconds.

The best old-fashioned recipe is the one you love. Made with bourbon or rye, this simple stirred drink is destined to become your new go-to.

Six ingredients (including salt and pepper) stand between you and what may just be the world’s most perfect side dish.

This rustic baked shrimp dish is almost prefab, thanks to overnight prep and quick, day-of cooking. Serve with plenty of bread for dipping.

Go all-out autumnal with this easy soup recipe that combines roasted butternut squash with fresh ginger and cinnamon.

Garlic bread meets Korean corn cheese—a simple dish that consists of sweet canned corn kernels, lots of mayonnaise, and mozzarella cheese.

A dessert that never disappoints, this easy recipe uses a handful of pantry staples and comes together in less than an hour.

Eggplant, zucchini, and peppers take a long, slow bath in lots of olive oil, becoming meltingly tender in the pan and getting even better the following day.